Artwork
La Revue Blanche
La Revue Blanche is a print by the Impressionist artist Pierre Bonnard. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Revue Blanche, a 1894 print by Pierre Bonnard, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. The work features a pair of figures set against a distinctive, text-filled background.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman and a man in dark clothing. The woman, on the left, wears dark hair adorned with flowers, while the man, on the right, is shown with a hat and cane. Their identities and the scene's context are not explicitly defined, leaving interpretation open.
Technique & Style
The composition integrates typography and imagery. Large white letters in the foreground display the title 'La Revue Blanche', repeated in smaller black text across rectangular background elements, creating a rhythmic visual effect.
History & Provenance
Created in 1894 by Pierre Bonnard, the print is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre Bonnard was a French painter, illustrator and printmaker, known especially for the stylized decorative qualities of his paintings and his bold use of color.
